Human Development and Family Services

General requirements

For admission to SDSU, we look for one of the following academic achievements:

• An ACT composite score or ACT superscore of 18 or SAT Math and Reading/Writing subscore total of 970 or
• Level 3 or higher on Math and English Language Arts Smarter Balance Assessment or
• A high school cumulative GPA of 2.6 or higher or
• A ranking in the top 60 percent of graduating class.

Students should also complete the following core courses with a “C” average or above:

• 4 years of English (or ACT English subscore of 18 or above).
• 3 years of advanced math—Algebra I and higher (or ACT math subscore of 20).
• 3 years of laboratory science (or ACT science reasoning subscore of 17).
• 3 years of social science (or ACT reading subscore of 17).
• 1 year of fine arts (or AP Fine Arts score of 3 or above) Includes vocal, instrumental and studio arts.